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Science and Technology
Mon, December 15, 2008 AMCC to Host IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 Interim Meetings in New Orleans
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in embedded [ Power Architecture ]® processing, high-speed [ optical transport ], and robust digital [ storage ] solutions, today announced it will host [ the IEEE 802.1™ bridging and IEEE 802.3™ Ethernet interim sessions ] from Jan. 12-16 in New Orleans.
All active IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 task forces are scheduled to meet during the week to continue the development of the next generation of wired networking standards. The task force members will tackle Ethernet architecture issues such as improved Power over Ethernet, 10Gb/s Ethernet passive optical networking, energy-efficient Ethernet, 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s Ethernet, data center bridging and audio/video bridging. In addition, the IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 working groups will hold a joint session to discuss topics in common for both working groups, such as adapting of Ethernet technology for use in time-sensitive audio and video applications.
"Standards Development Organizations like the IEEE are important since they create a collaborative environment to define the technical specifications that drive innovation and promote healthy competition in the industry," said Robert Fanfelle, Associate Vice President, Strategic Marketing for AMCC. "The IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 Interim meetings are essential to fostering the continued growth of wired networking technologies such as Ethernet, one of the most successful communication technologies to date. AMCC is a strong supporter of the standards development process and is honored to host this forum for the leading minds in the industry."
AMCC Overview
AMCC is a global leader in energy efficient sustainable solutions to process, transport, and store information for the next generation of Internet data center and carrier central office. AMCC is a leader in high-speed signal processing, IP and Ethernet packet processing, and storage controllers and processors. AMCC's patented innovations in high-speed mixed signal, Forward Error Correction, RAID, and packet processing provide high value solutions. AMCC's corporate headquarters are located in Sunnyvale, California. Sales and engineering offices are located throughout the world. For further information regarding AMCC, please visit our web site at [ http://www.amcc.com ].
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